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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12
RAIN DAY HELP.

Help yoursclfand you'll be help
ed, has its hoggish side and its pure
wisdom side. There's no need for
a man to let the bristly side of his
nature show itself at table, and
give himself the lion share of
feast; there's no need that man
should forget the amenities or the
pleasures OF life to become either
uncouth or misery. That's one
side of helping ones self, and a very
mean side.
But there's one way that, by dint
and drive, by early and late, by
scrimp and sacrifice, every one
should help himself, and that is by
a little money laid by for Il rainy
day. For, sooth to say, rainy days
do and will come; troubles and up
setmcnt of expectations are as sure
as time and life. He's hale fellow
who spends his earnings with Law
ish hand, and comradcship many Il
time thrives in fair weather that
turns out to be no comradeship at
all when the foul days come on; and
reyerscs sting.
The help for that is, little help
of yourself Is work plenty? live on
a little less than you make. Is
work scant? that little becomes as Il
plank tc cling to in a tempetuous
sea; that gives you time to hold and
make ready your energies for other
work; that puts you at a clear adj
vantage with your fellows.
mitscll, and at the first. except to
to some misery, mean natures, saw
ing isn't a born quality; its the
grandcr thing to attain it. A little
saving bank, or fund, or whatever
you choose to call it, points for you
in two ways-it's defence and help
in sudden emergencies work stop
ped, sickness, and such. It's the
ready resource to help you forward
when the opening, the opportunity
comes that needsa little money; and
its habit that, unlss carried &c
mcanncss, is praiscworthy. Save, by
means for business possibilities Il.
head; but specially for the rainy day
that may be very lorlorn to you il
you neglect it
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12
A Trying Generalization.

old Aunt Claro, who keeps the
photograph and notion stand Just
off the rotunda of the Capitol, has n
great admiration for Secretary La
mar. Yesterday, when the Sccre-
tary passed her for the first time
since his return from the South. she
gave scream of delight and ex-
claimed: sob, my dear Secretary, |
am so glad you are married again.
Is she real nice?" "Why, Aunt
Clara, | supposed your heart would
bebroken, replied Mr. Lamar. 1--WE
are getting along all right; no quar-
rels yet" "Oh, | am so glad you
are married again, and so glad YOU
have your old sweetheart" said the
old lady as she left him. This was
one of the most trying congratula-
tons Mr.. Lamar has received. and
he endured the ordeal nobly, al
though he was the observed of a
hundred or more observers.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12
They Were Always Busy.

Prior to the American Revolution
every colonial farmhouse and every
hlack-smith's shop was literally
manufactured, that is, made by hand.
The blacksmith hammered out axes,
hoes, forks, spades, ploughshares,
scythes, mn nails. A tailoress went
from house to house to make up the
winter clnlhing, and was followed by
the shoemaker.
The farmer prepared the leather
skins which had lain in the vat for
II year, and his wife male ready the
cloth.
Spinning-whe Is hul2el from morn
ing till night. Skeins Of woolcn AMI
linen yarn hung on the walls of
every house. Seated on the loom
seat, the best woman of the family
piled shuttle and treadles, weaving
blankets, sheets. ablc-cloths, towels,
bed curtains, window-curtains, fam
ncls, and cloth for garments.
Every woman in the household
manufactured something. The aged
grandmother spun flax with the lit
tie Wheel the youngest daughter
carded wool, and the oldest, if the
men were busy, hatcheled flax. 1t
was hand-work that did it, and
every hand did what it could best
do.
The women, whose work was
never done not only carded spun,
and wovc, but they MIXED the cows,
made butter, bread and cheese, soap
and candles, cooked the food, did
the washing, and in harvest rakcd
hay, pulled flax, and dug potatoes.
The neighbor, who happened in
for an afternoons gossip, brought
her work. The mother patched OF
knitted, as she rested by the fireside
or quartered apples for the children
to String and hang in the morning
in festoons on the sunny outside
walls. All were busy-alwuys busy
Youths C0mpanioa
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12
Wise Words.

Nothing is 50 fearful as bad con-
science.
TO do right is the bud, blossom
and fruit of wisdom.
Life is "A quarry, out Of which we
are to mold and chiscl and complete
a character.
Old mems eyes are like old mems
memories; they are strongest for
things long way off.
One shouldconquer the world, not
to enthronc Il man, but an idea; for
ideas exist forever.
Whether happiness may come or
not, one should try and prepare
ones self to do without it.
The burden which was thought
lcssly and even ignorantly taken up
must he patiently borne.
Failure, after long perseverance
is much grander than never having
made an effort to succeed in bust
ness.
The man to whom virtue is but
the ornament Of character, some
thing over and above, not essential
to it, is not yet a man.
A mans heart gets cold if he
does not keep it warm by living in
it, and a censorious man is one
who ordinarily lives out of his own
heart.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12
Hints For Housewives


is preferable to soap for cleaning
windows or paint.
You can take out spots lrom.wash
goods by rubbing them with the
yolk of eggs before washing.
The lustre of morocco may he re-
stored by vanishing it with the
white of an egg. Apply with Il
sponge.
In sweepingcarpcts use wet news
papers wrung nearly dry and torn
to pieces. The paper collects the
dust but does not soil the Garnet.
To drive away ants, scrub the
shelves or drawers that they fire.
quent with strong carbolic soap,
after which sprinkle red pepper in
every crevicc.
To remove stains from marble
take OK gall, a wincglass Of turlcn-
tine and mix into paste with pipe
clay Put the paste ON the stain
and let it remain several DAYS.
Ordinary fatcubroidcry may lie
pressed with hot iron on the
wrong side, laying the piece on IL
damp cloth; but as this treatment
would ruin raised work, like ribbon
embroidery, arrascnc work, etc, a
better way is to lay wet towel on
the table or the carpet; spread over
this the piece Of work right side up
and tack tightly to the floor, taking
care to draw it tight enough to re-
move all wrinkles; let it dry in this
position.
Ivory may be cleaned by scrub
bling with new soft toothbrush,
soap and tepid water, then dry the
ivory and brush well, dip the latter
in alcohol and polish the ivory I'M
til it has regained its former sheen.
If the water gives the ivory vel
lowish tint dry the object in heat
ed place. If age has yellowcd it.
place the object under bell-jal
with a small vessel. containing limo
and muriatic acid, andse the whole
in the sunshine.
Lemons are very cheap luxury
for those living near cities or having
easy access to rapid transportation
and can be kept fresh for month.
by putting them into Il clean tight
jar or cask and covering them with
cold water. Keep in a cool place
out of reach Of sunlight and change
the water often, not less than every
third day; every second day is bet
ter. Lemons are excellent for Win
ter use, or il one is bilious or inclin
ed to rheumatism
1t is customary to use ammoni;
for the purpose of neutralizing acid
that have accidentally or othcrwis,
destroyed the color of fabrics. Thi
must be applied Immediately or tn
color is usually impcrfcctly restored
After careful use AN application O
chloroiorm will bring out the color
as bright as ever. Plush goods an,
all articles dyed with analinc colors
faded from exposure to light, vii
look as bright rs ever after spong
ing with chlorofornl The CONNER
cial chloroiorm will answer the pun
pose just as well. This chlorofon
will be found very useful, as chic
reform, which is quite cheap, reat
lily restores the color Of faded plus
garments that have been consigncc
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12

1t cannot be too deeply impress
ed upon the mind that application
is the price to be paid for mental
acquisitions, and that it is as absurd
to expect it withoutit as it is to look
for harvest without seeds.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12

Ny wife, some three or fonr years ago, was trou.
bled with an ulcer on the side of her tongue near
the throat The pam WAS incessant, causing loss
OF sleep and producing great nervous prostitution.
Accompanying thus trouble was rheumatism. IL
had passed from tho shoulders and centered IN the
wrist OF one hand, she almost losing the use OF II.
Between the suffering of the two, life had grown
burdensome. By the use OF n half dozen small
sized bottles OF Swiit's Specific, she was entirely
relieved and restored to health. This was three
years ago. and there has been no return OF the dis
ease Ii. i. MIDDLEBRooKS.
Sparta, Ga, June s. 1856.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free.
The SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Drawer 0, Atlanta Ca
" W. sd St., n. !.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12

Our stock is manufactured by the
wcll-known and reliable firm of
Wanamakcr e. Brown, of Philadel-
phia, which is Il sufficient guarantee
as to quality of goods and workman
ship.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12
w Il,

desire to make YOUR acquaintance,
believing it would be to your inter
est to buy clothing from us.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12

Our guarantee accompanying every
sale, reads as follows: If not salts
factory either in Cloth, Trimmings
or Workmanship, bring it back and
get your money.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12
AUCTIoNEERING.
7. /. Scott

L ]. oCOCC
thankful TO-. past fav3rs, offers
his professional services ms Auc.
tioneer. Any contract made
with THE LEDGER or l.. L.
Allen, Newark, Del, will be
strictly complied with.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12
HIND ERCORNS,

Thesnfest surest and best cure for Corns nunions sc
Stops palm Ensures comfort to the feet Never fas
toeuie' ~ cents AZ druggists lliscO1 q Co., n. Y.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12

Our stock is suited for the wants
of our people and every department
is full the whole year round.
We have many specialties for the
Children. Others cannot duplicate
them. We take pleasure in pleasing
the mothers.
Our motto. "The best goods for
the least money" and oNE-pRIcE TO
ALL.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12

You know what we have done in
the past come and see what we can
do for you now.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12
Stqqd by those
WHO
Stand by You.

We have now Complete, all
the Popular Winter Styles, at
Prices which will make us the
friend Of every Economical
Buyer. We keep the best
Qualities, Styles and Assert
mpnts in
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12

No altering the peoples course,
and no deviation in the path leading
to the CASH STORE, 416 Market street.
1t is the house of bargains.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12

We have touched the chord that
vibrates the public heart in our be-
half.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12

The elegance and excellence of our
advanced styles cannot be duplica-
ted by others in the trade.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-02-12
OUR CUSTOM
Department

is prominent feature of our bust
ness. We are better prepared than
ever to please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-23
Refuse Used for Food In Paris.

Paris dispatch to the London Telegraph
4 margarine act is sadly needed in
Paris if we are to believe Nj. Pierre
Delcourt, the painstaking author OF a
volume of what he might have called
"Le Yentre dc Paris" had not NJ.
Emile Zola been beforehand with him
in the field with that title. NJ. Delcourt
has taken great deal Of trouble to de-
scribe in detail what Parisians eat, and
TO analyze its component qualities for
the benefit Of his fellow-citizens.
Everybody know that French chefs,
cOrdons bleuS, and ordinary cooks
use butter in nearly every dish
which they either "create" in their
own peculiarly artistic fashion or make
up from the time-honored receipts OF
Brillat-Sayarin, Soyer, or the more
homely volume in yellow boards enti-
tied "La Cuisine Bourgeoise." NJ.
Delcourt makes an astounding state
ment, which is enough TO terrify house
wives out OF their wits, when he says
that most Of the butter sold ia Paris is
largely composed Of fatty riyer-scum
which has been collected at the mouths
OF the great drains that bring the sew
age OF the city down to the Seine. The
worst, however, is yet to come. NJ. Del
court next deliberately states that there
are speculative and energetic persons
who follow the butter. tasters on their
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-23

ron nds in the Central market and care
iuIly collect the butter which has been
tasted after it has left the mouths Of
the officials. This refuse is sold to the
nerambulating or stationary fried-po-
tato vendors, TO the alfresco makers of
naneakes and fritters, to the simmerers
Of fried fish, and to poor people who
look for cheapness and quantity before
bioh prices and rare quality. M. Del
co1rt however, in his indefatigable
zeal goes beyond butter he points out
that everything used in Paris as food is
boldly and unblushingly adulterated.
Bread has been made with old, worm
eaten sea-biscuits and damaged flour
and il has in this way caused
an epidemic of typhoid-fever more
than once. Green haricots, look
ing in the market quite plump and
fresh. have been made ont Of old vege-
tables. which have been stepped in
water. caused to swell, and then colored
by chemical means. New green peas
have been manufactured out OF old
gray ones colored with verdigris. Wine
Is made chemically, the necessity of in
fusing the essence of grapes into it be-
ing absolutely ignored, and the very
corks which are put into the bottles oil
popular vintages, both real and sham,
have been picked up out OF the river
On the whole, NJ. Delcourt's lucubra-
tions will not furnish pleasant reading
for the epicure or the fastidious person.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-23
CHASE CITY.
TEE CASE or RAs. wrxBIsH-HE STILL
IMPROVES.
Chances that Re will Reosvsr--rhs To
baoeo Crop Improvements
Land Bayers.

correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
SEPTEMBER %, 1887.
This is the nineteenth day since the
shooting OF Ras. Wimbish and the four
teenth'day since the unusual operation
Of laparoiomy was performed on him.
Hiseondition this morning is highly
favorable. His temperature is normal
and pulse %, appetite good, and he
rests we'll. He suffers a little pain,
which is due to the sutures having been
removed. The abdominal avenue has
united, with the exception of the aper-
ture for the drainage tube. He moves
himself freely, and rests on either side
Suppuration Of the wound is very
much diminished. The pus discharge
is entirely laudable. From outward APP
pearances the wounded intestine must
have united entirely. His food IS
peptonized beef, raw eggs, and milk
teddy. lie begins to desire solid food.
The prospects for ultimate recovery
are most encouraging. His medical at
iendant and oil the other physicians
manifest great interest in his case.
The public schools have opened un-
der the most favorable auspices all
through the county, and the attendance
is unusually good.
Tobacco Of thisyear's cropis sold here
every day. The old crop is about ex.
hausted. Fright primings have sold
for 500 per hundred pounds. TO meet
the demands Of the bright tobacco
trade plan is in progress to erect here
large warehouse with all the modern
improvements.
There is considerable inquiry now
for land in this section, and recently
Mr. A. ?. Lemon, OF LOudoun county,
purchased near here a tract for 81, 700.
There are dozen or more Loudoun-
county settlers in this vicinity. They
are well pleased, and are energetic and
thrifty farmers.
Mr.. A. Kells, of Kansas, arrived here
yesterday with his family. lie has
purchased large tract of land in this
county from DR.. Armstrong near Alb
byville.
When the advantages OF our climate,
soil, and market facilities are more fully
known there will doubtless be great
influx of land-buyers.
Mr. T. NJ. McKennan, of Florida,
has recently bought five acres OF land
on the outskirts Of our town for {
future home for his family.
The outlook for an active fall trade
is bright. The farmers are in bette
spirits than they have been for many
years. y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-23
The Greek Inn.

One enters the single large room,
with naked earth for flooring, which
serves to accommodate the population
of the house and its guests night aud
dav alike. The bed-chamber of the
establishment is gallery in one corner,
over a heap of brushwood aud n ledge
whence a cock crew while he roasted.
The body of the room is occupied by
several heavy wooden tables and
chairs, q glittering har adorned with
bottles of oil, lager beer, and pail
of water. ard q cupboard with glass
doors, showing that it is filed with
painted eggs 10 such degree that in
finite art would be requisite to open it
without the loss Of dozen or SO. A
picture of King George and his Queen
Give color to the room. One could
hardly expect TO fare sumptuously at a
| Greek inn on Good Friday. My host
met my forgetful inquiry for some
thing carnal with a solid and severe
mo" he pointed to the swarthy
carriers who were eating olives and
bread and drinking "resinata" (the
native wine, strongly favored with resin
to make it keep with the hearty
zest that comes only from a good appe-
tite and a clear conscience. Could not
such fare suffice? Moreover, as il
seemed | was hereto enough to wish
for meat, perhaps it would be no sin TO
give NE an egg ortwo boiled for Easter.
This and share in the great bowl OF
salad, which his boy was preparing,
would surely satisfy any ordinary travel.
ler ihe tone and implications Of the
man were somewhat magisterial but,
70 show that he did not really mean 10
be rude, he unshelled the eggs with his
own fingers and dispersed the dirt mark.
Of his thumb over the sleek surface Of
the eggs so that the smudges should be
conspicuous nowhere in particular
And then he descended through trap
door to his wine casks and brought 4
tnmbler Of "resinata," frothed like
London stout II was rather early tc
wish one ga good resurrection, bat
taking sip from glass OF his own
mine host rendered me the civi'ity
This done he turned his back anc 10
opened a noisy conversation with The
carriers about the abominable conduc
Of the European nations in raising the
/ price Of everything.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-23
disastrous Railroad Wreck.
[By telegraph to the Dlspach.l


KANSAS CITY, September OLA
Journal special from Arkansas City,
Kan, says: A disastrous wreck oc-
CURED on the Gulf division of the
Southern Kansas railroad at Guthrie,
four miles south of Purcell, in the In
dian Territory. A light engine and u
construction train collided while both
were moving at a high rate Of speed.
The two engines and twelve freight
cars were piled up in a heap, and the
list of killed and wounded is large.
Engineer Charles Pearson, of the light
engine, was fatally crushed, and his
fireman, Charles Stewart, seriously
hurt. 1t is rumored that a large num-
Der Of workmen were killed, but details
are meagre. Most OF the reports say
that eight to ten were killed or would
lilo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-23
supreme Cont of Appeals.

Especial telegram 10 Tue DlspdsALl
STAuNTON, VA, September 22.-ln
the Supreme Court of Appeals the fol-
lowing opinions were rendered to-day
Finchum rs. the Commonwealth.
Flom Rockingham. Upon indictment
and sentence for murder IN the hrst de-
gree. Judgment of the court belo"
affirmed, Judge Lewis delivering the
Sirayer as. Long. From Shenan
doah. Reversed and remanded, Judge
Leey delivering the opinion.
Nagle u.s. Alexandria and Fredericks
burg Railroad Company. Reversed
Judge Fauntleroy delivering the OPT
Mon.
Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance
Company rs. Watts, trustee. Reversed
and judgment for plaintiff, Judge Rich
ardson delivering the opinion; Jo1g,
Hinton dissenting.
Wits administrator Us. Warwick
From Nelson. Affirmed, Judge Hinton
delivering the opinion.
Kennerly cs. Swartz. From Clarke
Affirmed, Judge Lewis delivering th'
opinion.
Stokes rs. Van Coquel, &c. From TIL
city Of Norfolk. Affirmed, Judge Rich
ardson delivering the opinion; Judg'
Fauntleroy dissenting.
Peeeher ~. Lewis and Bagby. Ap
peal allowed.
Washington, Ohio and Western Rail
road Company rs. Cazenove. Argue
further by NJ. Mccormick, s. j. q
Moore, and Charles +. Stuart, and con
iiuued for further hearing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-23
VERY HANDSOME.
TIE BRAVERY OF NORFOLK YoUFG
MEN REWARDED.
A Fathers Gratitude-The Portsmouth
Pythians-Naval Eotes-M Minister
sick-Political Matters.
Correspondence. Of the Richmond Dispa,ch.l

fCorTe.pondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
NORFOLK, September %, 1887.
This morning Messrs. Claude West
and William +. Fallon, who jumped
overheard on the night OF the ID of
August to save from drowning two
young ladies who had fallen from the
steamer Northampton, received by ex-
press, through Mayor Myers, from
Frederick, Nd, 600 each and two
handsome solid-gold badges, memen-
toes of their gallantry and suitably in-
scribed. The present came from q Mr..
Doll, OF Frederick, father of the young
ladies. Two other young men, William
Hurst and John Lewis, who were active
III throwing ropes to the party and get
ting them out of the water, received at
the same time 800 each.
The Portsmouth Pythians will visit
Suffolk on the 9Th of October to insti-
tute a division of the uniform rank.
The insurance-men from Richmond
are in Portsmouth to-day adjusting the
loss by fire at Crawford'G furniture
warehouse last Saturday night.
Acknowledgements John Corwine
has been detached from the ircnclads
at City Point and placed on waiting or
ders.
Samuel Jefferson (colored>, manager
Of TIE Clipper Baseball Club, Of
Washington, which has been playing a
series of Games here, ran away yester-
day and left the members pennIless.
A telegram ordering his arrest was sent
to Washington.
Robert Coleman 0ljas Payne, who
is wanted in Richmond for theft, Is in
Jail here.
Rev. G. n. Donaldson, pastor OF the
Fourth Street Baptist church, Ports
month, is sick at Cape May City, n. j.
Colonel William II. Stewart, OF
Portsmouth, will deliver the Grafton at
the reunion of the survivors OF Com
pany +. Sixty first Virginia regiment,
at Beaver-Dam church, Isle of Wight
county, next Thursday. Colonel Stew
ant was lieutenant-colonel OF the regi-
ment during the war.
The county Republicans hold a con-
vention on the 9Th proxino to nomi-
nate candidate for the Legislature,
and there is a strong movement to de
feat the present incumbent, Colonel
George A. Martin, on account OF his
being in favor of the removal OF the
courthouse. Il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-23
BY Manning c. staples * Co,
Real Estate Auctioneers.

sAypeoN & ApANsoN. Auctioneers.